Finally got myself a clio..

[Dimmock197]

Finally i have bought a clio!, i originally was looking for 182's but then my dad sent me a link to this and i fell in love, so i picked it up last night and my dad drove it home as im not insured, and i wont be insured until sunday! its going to drag so bad but at least i have time to get it sparkling!

thinking of doing the wheels either black or white, what do you think? and im saving for a milltek full system or does anyone know a better system? i want loud as possible but sounding good not just like the exhaust has fell off

 

[Feirny]

You want your exhaust as loud as possible? It was going well until that point.

 

[imprezaworks]

Think white would look cool. Nice car btw

 

[cat171]

Looks great!! What spec is it ? does it have Recaro's etc?

 

[Dimmock197]

You want your exhaust as loud as possible? It was going well until that point.

haha i know some people think its chavvy and ruins the car , but i am 19 and havent owned a properly loud car yet

 

[Dimmock197]

Think white would look cool. Nice car btw

cheers i thought white would look good with maybe a few other white bits on it, idk maybe the spoiler end caps/

 

[Dimmock197]

Looks great!! What spec is it ? does it have Recaro's etc?

cheers buddy, hasnt got the recaros but tbf i do quite like the normal seats, seem very supportive

 

[Addicted]

Looks nice, but your exhaust ideas sound crap. Just get a nice sounding one, blaringly loud does not = nice!

 

[Dimmock197]

Looks nice, but your exhaust ideas sound crap. Just get a nice sounding one, blaringly loud does not = nice!

cheers, do you think de cat milltek system would sound alright? or is there any better options less than £500?

 

[Feirny]

haha i know some people think its chavvy and ruins the car , but i am 19 and havent owned a properly loud car yet

The police will love you, along with your parents and neighbours.

 

[Addicted]

Not sure about Miltek, never heard it

I don't know anything about 197 exhausts sorry!

 

[Dimmock197]

The police will love you, along with your parents and neighbours.

suppose my neighbours would hate me as leave for work at 6am most mornings

 

[Vaughan]

I'm a dad and bought a 172 for my 2 sons (aged 21 & 23). My advice is DO NOT LET HIM DRIVE THE CLIO otherwise you will never get to use it for yourself.

They are great cars.

Also IMHO resist the temptation to spend money on mods. They are great cars from stock. Save your cash for good tyres and if so inclined, get some advanced driver training and some track time.

Do what my kids do: let Dad have a drive every time the fuel tank is empty. Dunno how many times my "trip " has started with a stop for petrol.

 

[Dimmock197]

I'm a dad and bought a 172 for my 2 sons ( aged 21 & 23). My advice is DO NOT LET HIM DRIVE THE CLIO otherwise you will never get to use it for yourself.

They are great cars.

Do what my kids do: let Dad have a drive every time the fuel tank is empty. Dunno how many times my "trip " has started with a stop for petrol.

haha that sounds a great idea ill bare that in mind when im running a bit low

 

[Chi]

Miltek and remap at SC Autos in Bolton will put a huge grin on your face

 

[Dimmock197]

Miltek and remap at SC Autos in Bolton will put a huge grin on your face

how much we talkin for that mate?

 

[Chi]

You'd have to talk to Steve mate.. pm me I'll send his number

 

[-Danman-]

Anthracite wheels would look good on this mate. Nice purchase!

 

[Dimmock197]

Anthracite wheels would look good on this mate. Nice purchase!

cheers mate, i just thought about that, is it hard to do it yourself rather than pay someone else to get it done? (as you can tell im still quite a noob to all this)

 

[SamHowell]

Looks good, still fancy getting a 197 as a daily.. White wheels would look great!

I have a decat yozza on my 182 and its silly loud. Its very fun, but parents+neighbours+General public really don't like it.

 

[Addicted]

cheers mate, i just thought about that, is it hard to do it yourself rather than pay someone else to get it done? (as you can tell im still quite a noob to all this)

Take them to City Powdercoating (in Birmingham), 20 quid a wheel job done!

 

[Dimmock197]

Take them to City Powdercoating (in Birmingham), 20 quid a wheel job done!

cheers sounds good

 

[Dimmock197]

Looks good, still fancy getting a 197 as a daily.. White wheels would look great!

I have a decat yozza on my 182 and its silly loud. Its very fun, but parents+neighbours+General public really don't like it.

haha thats what i was going to get if i got a 182!

 

[cat171]

Don't put a silly loud exhaust on it. Tbh though, I'd only change the exhaust once the old one is knackered.

 

[Simon@SprayShack]

The k-tec pro performance exhaust is brilliant for these cars, had one on mine. Everyone who heard it , said how nice it was, fitment is excellent was well.

Its very reserved, and how the car should should IMO, its a deep , quality sounding, and not raspy.

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2660&appid=3

 

[Dimmock197]

The k-tec pro performance exhaust is brilliant for these cars, had one on mine. Everyone who heard it , said how nice it was, fitment is excellent was well.

Its very reserved, and how the car should should IMO, its a deep , quality sounding, and not raspy.

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2660&appid=3

cheers mate, ill have listen on youtube between that and the milltek and choose! easy enough to fit myself or should i take it to a garage?

 

[Simon@SprayShack]

Have to cut standard system, but yes easy enough.

cheers mate, ill have listen on youtube between that and the milltek and choose! easy enough to fit myself or should i take it to a garage?

 

[Jcs]

I've got the Ktec system on my car with decat pipe. (Only 1 cat is removed so still flies throught MOT) great system and is plenty loud enough but you do get a flat spot at about 2500. If you're getting it mapped though, you can almost map it out.

I haven't had my map, I've just got used to it and if I'm driving hard it's usually above 2500rpm at all times.

Here's an idea of noise.

 

[Dimmock197]

I've got the Ktec system on my car with decat pipe. (Only 1 cat is removed so still flies throught MOT) great system and is plenty loud enough but you do get a flat spot at about 2500. If you're getting it mapped though, you can almost map it out.

I haven't had my map, I've just got used to it and if I'm driving hard it's usually above 2500rpm at all times.

Here's an idea of noise.

ill have a listen of that when im home, im at work in the office atm and i dont think everyone would be impressed lol cheers

 

[Dimmock197]

UPDATE - im insured from today! Roll on 5 o clock!!!!

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Awesome! Enjoy it and be safe

 

[@Spoonie]

UPDATE - im insured from today! Roll on 5 o clock!!!!

Dads policy?

 

[Leel82]

Have fun and enjoy. Dont be a tit and drive safe bud!

 

[Dimmock197]

Dads policy?

no mate on my own £1400

 

[Dimmock197]

Awesome! Enjoy it and be safe

oh i will

 

[Dimmock197]

Have fun and enjoy. Dont be a tit and drive safe bud!

oh i will, i would be devestated if i even scratched this car

 

[@Spoonie]

no mate on my own £1400

That's a good price for 19. I would leave the exhaust off.

 

[Dimmock197]

That's a good price for 19. I would leave the exhaust off.

i thought it was aswel i was well chuffed!

 

[Matt W]

Don't bother with a chav exhaust.

Keep the wheels silver and save the money for tyres/fuel/gearbox rebuild.

 

[Dimmock197]

Don't bother with a chav exhaust.

Keep the wheels silver and save the money for tyres/fuel/gearbox rebuild.

tbf i think i can just about afford the fuel out of that list haha